Linux Annoyances for Geeks: Getting the Most Flexible System in the World Just the Way You Want It

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GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable. But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you're not fully up to speed with its capabilities. In keeping with the spirit of the Annoyances series, the book adopts a sympathetic tone that will quickly win you over. Rather than blaming you for possessing limited Linux savvy, Linux Annoyances for Geeks takes you along for a fun-filled ride as you master the system together.  Read more... Abstract: GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable. But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you're not fully up to speed with its capabilities. In keeping with the spirit of the Annoyances series, the book adopts a sympathetic tone that will quickly win you over. Rather than blaming you for possessing limited Linux savvy, Linux Annoyances for Geeks takes you along for a fun-filled ride as you master the system together Content: Linux Annoyances for Geeks Conventions Used in This Book Organization of This Book Using Code Examples Safari® Enabled How to Contact Us Acknowledgments 1. Configuring a Desktop Environment 1.1.2. Basics of KDE 1.1.3. Configuring KDE Applications on a GNOME Menu 1.1.3.2. Sharing the custom GNOME menu 1.1.4. Configuring GNOME Applications on a KDE Menu 1.1.4.2. Sharing the custom KDE menu 1.2. I Need a Custom Login Menu 1.2.2. Customizing the GNOME Login Menu 1.2.2.2. Standard greeter 1.2.2.3. Graphical greeter 1.2.2.4. Security 1.2.2.5. Accessibility 1.2.2.6. XDMCP. 1.2.2.7. Replicating login configuration to multiple systems1.2.3. Customizing the KDE Login Manager 1.2.3.2. Font 1.2.3.3. Background 1.2.3.4. Shutdown 1.2.3.5. Users 1.2.3.6. Convenience 1.3. I Can & t Configure a Standard Background 1.3.1.2. GNOME backgrounds 1.3.2. A Secure Screensaver 1.3.2.2. KDE screensavers 1.3.3. Going Further 1.4. I & d Like Desktop Icons for My Applications 1.4.2. GNOME Desktop Icons 1.4.3. Special.